Is MAC & CHEESE Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 6 ingredients that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegetarian

  • lactic acid
  • parmesan cheese
  • parmesan
  • vitamin a palmitate
  • +2 more

lactic acid

Dietitian note

Lactic acid (e270) can come from either animal or plant sources. If derived from animals, it is the protein from ground-up horns, hooves, feathers, quills, and hair.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

PASTA (WATER, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WHEAT PROTEIN ISOLATE [WHEAT GLUTEN, PHOSPHATE], MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, SALT), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FLAVORS, NONFAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ANNATTO [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYMES, NATAMYCIN [PRESERVATIVE]), CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO [COLOR]), BUTTER (CREAM), PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE (PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], ROMANO CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES]), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: NONFAT MILK, RICE FLOUR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, LACTIC ACID, SPICES, ANNATTO (COLOR).

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

About this product

Pasta · Pouch

Flavor
SavoryRichButtery
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
LunchSide Dish